Lifeguard

Do you love working with people and igniting the potential in others? The YMCA of Cape Breton is seeking a dynamic, motivated and energetic individuals to join our team as Lifeguards in our Aquatics division.

The YMCA Experience

The YMCA of Cape Breton is one of the largest charities in Nova Scotia and a member of one of the most recognized organizations in the world. Our mission is to connect and ignite the potential in people, helping them grow and give back to our communities. Through building connections with people at all ages and stages of their lives – as well as the broader community – the YMCA of Cape Breton serves over 35 000 people annually.

Programs and services focus on empowering people of all ages and life stages to overcome barriers and rise to their full potential. These include health, fitness and aquatics; licensed childcare; employment programs (Nova Scotia Works); youth programming and related community services. The YMCA occupies 14 program sites across Cape Breton Island.

The YMCA of Cape Breton offers a great workplace culture achieved through an environment that embraces diversity and social inclusion, values difference, celebrates achievements and supports full participation by all employees. We believe that everyone belongs! The YCB provides 200+ employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of those within our communities.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Aquatics Manager, Lifeguards are responsible for providing excellent service in all Aquatic Programs and will ensure the safety and well-being of all participants in the aquatic area.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lifeguard for various YMCA programs.
• Continuously build relationships with the members, participants, staff and volunteers of the YMCA.
• Ensure all safety and lifeguarding procedures are adhered to, and in the event of an emergency respond as trained within your scope of practice.
• Maintain records as needed, including log sheets, facility maintenance items and daily checklists.
• Work as part of a team to always ensure a clean and well-maintained facility at all times.
• Identify and create opportunities to enhance each person’s YMCA experience.
• To maintain current qualifications as required by this position.
• Ability to work a flexible work week including days, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• NLS (National Lifeguard Service Award)
• Standard First Aid, CPR C
• YMCA and/or Red Cross / Lifesaving Instructor certification
• Current WHMIS certification preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. They will also be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training, as well as successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

Competencies:

• Commitment to Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and an appreciation for the mission, vision, values and strategic outcomes.
• Service Orientation: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every person’s YMCA experience.
• Initiative: Does the right thing at the right time without being asked.
• Problem Solving: Identifies an issue and works towards a solution.
• Teamwork: Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.
• Conflict Resolution: Facilitates appropriate and timely solutions to conflict
• Teamwork: Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness.
• Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development.

We offer:

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job – you’ll embark on an exciting path of career development.

• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Individual YMCA Membership
• Discounted Childcare and Program Rates

The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.